Monthly Archives: October 2020

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson XV) 10/23/20 Paul W. Hoon (1910-2000), in his exposition on this first verse, calls the opening “A Christian Manifesto.” He suggests starting with verse … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson XIV) 10/22/20 Let us make this a little clearer by comparing various translations: WYCLIFFE PURVEY VERSION (1384) TYNDALE VERSION (1526)   KING JAMES VERSION … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson XIII) 10/21/20 John Stock (1817-1884) makes a curious statement that we are indebted to skeptics, who unintentionally do good to the truth by provoking … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN CHAPTER ONE (Lesson XII) 10/20/20 So, it appears quite clear that the Epistle of John had a significant effect on early Christian scholars’ hearts and minds. Given … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN Chapter One (Lesson XI) 10/19/20 COMMENTARY When examining quotes from the past, we find that the Latin or Greek manuscripts translated into English are hard to understand … Continue reading →

We’ve all heard about staying humble. It means not letting something making us big-headed and see ourselves as better than others. But that may be more like humility. So, what is the difference? Humble and humility are two words that … Continue reading →

I DID IT GOD’S WAY This story touched me as a husband and father; I’m sure it will impact your heart if you are a wife and mother. For Sarah Cochran, infertility brought sadness that took root deep in her … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN Chapter One (Lesson X) 10/16/20 The Apostle John Taught The Gnostics taught Jesus is God incarnate, part of the Trinity. (1 Jn. 1:1-2) Denied the Trinity. Said … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN Chapter One (Lesson IX) 10/15/20 The same things are said of each, and the same characteristics attributed to each. The fundamental resemblance lies in the fact that … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN Chapter One (Lesson VIII) 10/14/20 William Kelly (1822-1888) also draws attention to the term, “The Word of Life.” It is, indeed, closely connected with the main object … Continue reading →